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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.43, 57.78 and 35.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.43, 57.78 and 35.61 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.43 : 57.78 = 35.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.43/57.78 = 35.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.43x = 57.78 × 35.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.43x = 2,057.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057.55/38.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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